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Cabin Fee Act of 2013
3/14/2024, 12:48 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 1159
Cabin Fee Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to set an annual fee for, and requires the payment of such fee to the United States by, an authorized owner of a privately built and owned recreational cabin located on National Forest System land.
Reduces such fee to $100 annually if access to a cabin is significantly impaired, either by natural causes or governmental actions.
Requires payment of a transfer fee to the United States upon the transfer of a cabin between private parties for consideration.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1159
Bill HR 1159 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2013. Bill HR 1159 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2013. Bill HR 1159's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. as of March 20, 2013
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1159
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1159
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative remedies
- Alaska
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Housing finance and home ownership
- Judicial review and appeals
- Licensing and registrations
- User charges and fees
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1159
Cabin Fee Act of 2013
To modify the Forest Service Recreation Residence Program by implementing a simple, equitable, and predictable procedure for determining cabin user fees, and for other purposes.
Cabin Fee Act of 2013
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1159
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